Schools and nurseries in Al Jamiah, Jeddah

Targeted, not broadcast

Product goes into cracks and runways, never sprayed across open surfaces.
Told before we start

What we will use, where it goes, and what to cover or move before we arrive.
A follow-up visit

We return after the first treatment, because what survives it does not show on the day.
Homes and businesses

Apartments and villas, and kitchens and stores that need a record of each visit.

Why they keep coming back in Al Jamiah

Schools here report continuous cockroach activity rising from the restaurant kitchens below, and rodents entering from cracked shared pipework in partition walls, particularly in winter months. The method is set out in full on Schools and nurseries in detail.

The first reason

Shared pipework and damp foundations

The old apartment buildings leak water constantly through aged pipes and sit on damp ground below street level. Shared drainage and water lines run through partition walls between units and rise through the building, offering direct pathways for cockroaches and rodents from the ground floor kitchens to upper floors and between adjacent units without crossing open space.

The second reason

Food preparation directly beneath classrooms

Bakeries, restaurants and kebab houses operating below the school floors attract insects continuously. Small concrete cracks and gaps in classroom floors provide easy climbing routes for cockroaches and ants from the kitchens to the canteen and upper classrooms. The smell and heat from cooking below draw insects upwards seeking food and moisture.

The third reason

Mixed-use buildings and shared access routes

Classrooms sit within residential blocks housing flats and shops below. Shared entrance halls, corridors and stairwells form continuous pathways connecting residential units to commercial premises and to the school floors. Insects move freely through these routes, especially where adjacent units are vacant, poorly maintained or left unattended during holidays.

The character of Al Jamiah

Apartment district: residential blocks, repeated floors and shared entrances

Apartment buildings with repeated floors and shared entrances mean the school is not isolated: insects and rodents travel from flat to flat through partition walls and pipework, and from the kitchens below directly upwards.

Before treatment

What sets the shape of a school programme

Old apartment buildings with multiple floors and shared entrances surround bakeries, restaurants, sweets shops and small markets. Kitchens, storerooms and service pipes run directly below classroom floors. The district sits at the junction of Abdullah Sulaiman Street and Al Jamiah Road, bounded by Stadium Road on the eastern approach.

An empty school dining hall with tables and benches

The canteen and the food store

The canteen in Al Jamiah sits above restaurants and bakeries that operate continuously, with cockroaches climbing from the floors below through cracks and shared pipes that pass directly upwards beside the canteen.

An empty nursery room with floor mats and low shelving

Floor level in a nursery

Nursery floors in upper storeys stay damp from rising moisture through pipes and water seeping through the concrete slab from upper floors, creating ideal conditions for insects and mites.

Cardboard boxes stacked on shelving in a storeroom

The paper and cardboard store

The paper and cardboard store sits in the damp sections of the building where pipework passes through, and ant colonies establish rapidly in cardboard boxes stacked directly on concrete floors that retain moisture.

An outdoor drain grate holding standing water

Standing water in the yard

The small yard is surrounded by the apartment block walls and by commercial premises, where water from the drainage system collects in low corners. Mosquitoes appear within days of rain and standing water attracts ants rapidly.

An exterior metal door with a gap beneath it

The gap under the service door

The gap beneath the service door is often large in older buildings, allowing cockroaches and small rodents to enter directly from the shared corridors and from the commercial premises below without obstruction.

A concrete boundary wall with shrubs and a drip line beside it

The wall line, irrigation and planting

The narrow planting strip and surrounding walls of the yard provide shelter for insects and ants. Daily watering creates humid conditions that attract mosquitoes, and the dense planting allows silverfish and centipedes to hide and breed undisturbed.

How we work

1
Survey the building and zone it

We walk from the service gate through the canteen, the stores, the classrooms, the washrooms and the yard, record the entry routes, the moisture and the species pressure, and grade every area by who occupies it and for how long.
2
Schedule it against the calendar

Work that needs an empty building, closing entry points, treating the drains and the perimeter, goes into the long breaks. Station reads and spot treatment happen after the students leave or at the weekend. We agree in advance who opens the building and which rooms are cleared and covered.
3
Targeted treatment, out of reach

Gel bait inside joints and cracks, dust into the dry voids, enclosed stations fixed where a child cannot reach them, and targeted spray on junctions and service areas, never on open surfaces or play flooring.
4
Follow up and record it

We come back on the date the life cycle sets, such as a visit timed to a cockroach hatch, re-read the points, treat whatever is still active, and hand over a report with the dates, the positions and what the building itself needs closed.

What a school and nursery programme includes

Building survey and zone plan

A walk that fixes the entry routes, the food areas and the child areas, and a plan with the monitoring positions numbered before anything is installed.
Enclosed bait and stations

Stations fixed in positions a child cannot get to, and gel bait inside joints and cracks rather than on any surface.
Treatment outside teaching hours

After the students leave, at the weekend or in a break, on junctions and service areas, with the surfaces wiped down before anyone comes back.
Drains, waste and standing water

Kitchen and washroom gullies, the ground around the containers, the yard drains and the air conditioning trays, on every visit.
Room preparation and aftercare

Which rooms are cleared and which surfaces are covered before we arrive, what is wiped down before the students come back, and the ventilation time we set for each case on the call.
Scheduled visits and a report each time

Dates agreed across the term, and a report carrying the dates, the positions, the findings and the state of every corrective action.

Landmarks of Al Jamiah

Schools in Al Jamiah are scattered throughout the district around Al Jamiah Roundabout and Andalusia Hospital Al Jamiah, surrounded by dense shops and restaurants occupying the ground floors of residential blocks.

Old Makkah Road
Al Jamiah Road
Al Jamiah Roundabout
Andalusia Hospital Al Jamiah
Al Fath Park
Stadium Road

Questions about this district

The restaurant below occupies the ground floor and runs kitchens all day and evening. How do we stop cockroaches climbing into our canteen?

Restaurants directly below the school are a continuous source of cockroach activity. Treatment focuses on sealing gaps and cracks in the classroom floors, closing gaps around the water and drainage pipes that penetrate upwards, and blocking the space under doors with silicone and weatherstripping. Regular treatment breaks the breeding cycle, but the constant upward pressure from the kitchens requires a fixed ongoing programme, not seasonal work.

Rodents are entering through the shared pipes in the partition walls between us and the flat next door. Should we treat the neighbouring flats?

The shared pipework and gaps within partition walls are rodent highways. We seal entry points where pipes exit the building frame and block gaps where pipes penetrate walls, working on the school side. We advise the building management that sealing gaps on the flat side and maintaining cleanliness there will reduce rodent movement, but our work focuses on the school's defensive perimeter and the points where shared systems are most vulnerable.

The store behind the canteen sits close to the drainage stack and insects appear there constantly. Why?

The drainage pipes are wet and warm continuously, offering water and shelter for insects. The store contains small food scraps, spilt flour and cardboard that attract ants and cockroaches. We treat the store space regularly, clean around drain points, ensure no standing water accumulates on the floor, and block gaps where pipes rise from the floor into the walls above.

The school occupies the third floor and cockroaches climb from the restaurant continuously. Is this normal in this district?

Yes, cockroaches climb easily through walls and pipes, especially where gaps are large. Treatment begins in the restaurant itself if access is possible, and focuses on blocking routes in the school by sealing cracks in the first-floor ceiling and classroom floors, and wrapping gaps around pipes with copper mesh or silicone sealant to prevent climbing.

Insect numbers drop sharply in winter but return very strongly in summer and early autumn. Why does this pattern happen here?

Heat and moisture from the kitchens and drain pipes activate insects and rodents in warm weather, and the continuous flow of fresh supplies into shops below provides abundant food. Markets are busiest in summer with construction traffic and tourism. A more intensive summer programme with weekly inspections is more necessary than in other seasons, plus extra attention to drain areas and food storage.

Should we treat the shared corridors and stairwells or only the classrooms, canteen and storerooms?

The shared corridors, stairwells and entrance halls are insect highways leading towards the classrooms. Rodents shelter behind electrical wiring and pipes there, and cockroaches hide in cracks between floors. We treat common areas using methods safe for residents, because blocking the insect route before it reaches the school floors is more effective than treating only the classrooms themselves.

How much does schools and nurseries in Al Jamiah cost?

It is set after the inspection, because the price follows the type of infestation, the size of the space, how far it has spread and the number of visits it needs. Send a photo and a description on WhatsApp and we will give you an estimate before we reach Al Jamiah.